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Throwing Out The Dice – A Villager Hunting In Animal Crossing New Horizons
Posted On February 26, 2021 TKanerva 0

With nearly 400 possible animals, there is probably a favorite for everyone in Animal Crossing New Horizons. Getting your favorite …

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I’ve played over 150 hours of Cyberpunk 2077 on PS4 and… – An examination of enjoying a broken-on-release game
Posted On February 18, 2021 Sani Raunio 0

Bugs, crashes and compelling characters. What’s Cyberpunk 2077 like after multiple playthroughs on PS4, and what does its release tell …

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The Gacha System – Why Genshin Impact’s Monetization System is Problematic
Posted On February 12, 2021 AAhonen 0

Exploring the machinations of the gacha system within the game Genshin Impact; how does it work, why does it work …

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Video games – not just entertainment
Posted On February 11, 2021 Simo Natunen 0

Finns play more games than two years ago. Games are not seen as time-consuming nonsense, but as communicative tools.

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Heroes 3 to help with social distancing
Posted On February 9, 2021 EKorkka 0

2020 brought in a lot of new challenges and finding new, online activities with friends is a key to passing …

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What does the future look like for Playstation classics?
Posted On January 28, 2021 Jere Salomaa 0

How many years do old Playstation games and consoles have left in them? Have they come to the end of …

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The fall of HGC and the rise of Heroes of the Storm amateur league
Posted On January 24, 2021 TMansikkamaki 0

Heroes of the Storm is one of the most well-known MOBAs. Though the professional scene was getting bigger each year …

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Multiplayer superseded couch co-operative games – and good stories
Posted On January 22, 2021 Simo Natunen 0

Playing with friends now requires more than just a game and something to play with. The second controller has changed …

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SBMM – The End of Casual Gaming?
Posted On January 8, 2021 Jere Salomaa 0

Skill-based matchmaking shouldn’t exist in games that target the casual gamer and here’s why.

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Yakuza: Like a Dragon; How a Genre Shift Can Revitalize A Stale Series
Posted On January 7, 2021 AAhonen 0

A game review of Yakuza: Like a Dragon after beating the main story. A Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) set in …

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Developing a little puzzle game during an ordinary evening
Posted On January 4, 2021 SLehikoinen 0

Game development has always been an interest of mine, but I have never created anything aside from lousy prototypes. That …

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Life is Strange 2 – How it masterfully highlights the sibling bond
Posted On January 2, 2021 Aadrita Kar 0

Life is certainly strange in Life is Strange 2, where it questions everything one takes for granted in one’s relationship …

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How the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the CS:GO Esports experience?
Posted On December 23, 2020 Aleksi Tikkakoski 0

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on the world, and Esports is no different. In this text, I …

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The Current State of World of Warcraft; Why Shadowlands Need to Be Good
Posted On December 17, 2020 AAhonen 0

An experienced player's thoughts regarding the future of Blizzard's World of Warcraft. Can Shadowlands bring resurrect WoW to fight for …

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A Report of Events on the Island by Your Eminence’s Faithful Servant, Tom Nook
Posted On December 14, 2020 SErakanto 0

Tom Nook works tirelessly. The will of his eldritch master cannot be denied. The inevitable cannot be denied. The Island …

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Nintendo Switch Online is a perfect way to get in touch with nostalgic games
Posted On December 8, 2020 Esko Kykkänen 0

Nintendo Switch Online gives those who are subscribed to it a great platform to play retro games and get some …

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A year in South Korea: How I fell in love with the local gaming culture – and PC Bangs
Posted On December 2, 2020 LNieminen 0

At the heart of South Korea’s gaming culture are local Internet cafés, known as PC Bangs. I studied in South …

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Microtransactions – Define “micro”
Posted On November 26, 2020 Peitsa Leinonen 0

In a world where you can pay double the price of your game in #micropayments, what exactly does "micro" mean? …

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Trophy hunting – When is it fun and when is it pure torture?
Posted On November 18, 2020 Aadrita Kar 0

Is it worth it to go for the trophies in your favorite game’s trophy list? Or is it just a …

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Trying to shoot enemies in my twenties – Why I prefer story-driven games over shooters
Posted On August 11, 2020 Aadrita Kar 0

The short story of how I became the player I am today.

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